Thaddeus Pickett

Thaddeus "Thad" Edward Pickett, 63, of Chattanooga, passed away Wednesday, July 28, 2010, in a local hospital.He leaves behind his wife, Jeanesta; five sons, Aaron, Jerome (Lisa), Scott, Steve, all of Chattanooga, and Anthony (Denise) of Wisconsin; four daughters, Rhonda, Renee, Conswayla and Yolanda, all of Chattanooga; two brothers, Kenneth (Rachel) and David, of Fort Wayne, Ind.; one sister, Cynthia (Arthur), of Chattanooga; sister-in-law, Rosena Picket Billingsley; special niece, Tasha Pickett; 21 grandchildren; five great-grandchildren. A host of nieces and nephews. A special friend "Joyce" Virginia Watson.A memorial celebration will be held at Hawkinsville Missionary Baptist Church, Sunday, Aug. 1, 2010, at 2 p.m. Minister Rosena Billingsley will be officiating.Arrangements under the direction of J. Avery Bryan Funeral Home, 1914 McCallie Ave., (Corner of McCallie Avenue and Beech Street), Chattanooga, 423-266-2131.